5 Local Food You Have To Try In Curaçao

...and where to find them

One of the most incredible things about traveling is getting to experience the local cuisine. Food is a massive part of a culture’s character, and so many things can be learned about a place through its local delicacies.

Curacao is home to many cultures due to the country’s rich history, and this is precisely what their cuisine tells the story of. Most local dishes are a fusion of diverse foreign influences and range from tame to adventurous, no matter your taste. Curacao is every foodie’s dream come true.

Most local dishes: Every Foodie's Dream

Keshi Yena

This is sometimes referred to as Curacao’s signature dish. Believed to have originated from Dutch Empire slaves of the Dutch West Indies, this dish is traditionally a hollowed-out four-pound wheel of cheese stuffed with spiced meat, olives, capers, onions, and tomatoes and then baked until perfection.

Where to find it: De Gouverneur

You can find all these treats at Marshe di Barber on Sundays in the Bandabou area. The island of Curacao may not be known mainly for its cuisine (at least not yet), but Curacaoan dishes and desserts are definitely something all foodies should start looking into. The marriage of seemingly strange ingredients in their traditional dishes creates an exciting and fantastic explosion of flavors you shouldn’t leave Curacao without trying.